[Seoul Line 1] The Deep Flavor of the Market! Local Old Restaurant Foodie Spots in Gyeongdong Market, Je-gi-dong Station

Hello! This is the "Delicious Station Area" series. Today, we're taking the Seoul Subway Line 1 to Jegi-dong Station's Gyeongdong Market, where the deep hand-made flavors of Korean tradition and the warmth of long-standing establishments are alive!

Gyeongdong Market: The Hidden History of Gastronomy in a Lively Market

Gyeongdong Market is famous as Korea's largest market for medicinal herbs and agricultural products. The restaurants here are true local eateries that compete with the flavors and generous hospitality that have been accumulated over time, rather than glitz and glamor. Although newtro spaces like Starbucks Gyeongdong 1960 are gaining popularity recently, the real charm of the market lies in these long-standing restaurants.

Introducing 5 local restaurants that you can trust and eat, which have been with the market's history!

Must-Read Guide for Readers
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Gyeongdong Market Local Old-School Restaurants

Andong House Hand-Cut Noodles

"Generous hospitality and the taste of Gyeongsangbuk-do! The original hand-cut noodles and 'Imo-kase'"

Basic Information

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Restaurant Address

• B1, Sin-gwan, 36 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 328m from Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station on Subway Line 1

Business Hours

• Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
• Regular holiday on Sundays

Main Menu

• Hand-cut noodles, Suyuk (boiled pork), Baechu-jeon (Korean pancake with kimchi)

Key Features

• A hand-cut noodle restaurant that has been loved by merchants and local residents of Gyeongdong Market. It is characterized by its rich anchovy broth and hand-made noodles, and the combination of eating it with suyuk is famous. In the past, it was also a hot topic with the friendly service called 'Imo-kase'. Breakfast is available here

Review Reactions

• Korean reactions: "The anchovy broth is clean and deep. The noodles are chewy and delicious.", "The portion is large, and the taste is reminiscent of makgeolli when eaten with baechu-jeon and suyuk."
• Foreign reactions: "Excellent handmade noodles. The broth is simple but deeply flavorful. A very authentic Korean experience."

Gamcho Restaurant

"The harmony of charcoal-grilled pork ribs and grilled mackerel with the scent of a coal briquette"

Basic Information

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Restaurant Address

• 28 Yakryeongseo-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 172m from Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station on Subway Line 1

Business Hours

• Monday - Saturday 11:00 - 21:30 (15:00 - 16:00 Break Time)
• Regular holiday on Sundays

Main Menu

• Grilled pork ribs (charcoal grilled), grilled mackerel

Key Features

• The signature menu is the charcoal-grilled pork ribs, which are grilled on a coal briquette and have a full smoky flavor. The generous side dishes and grilled fish, such as grilled mackerel, are also popular. This is a commoner's old restaurant where you can enjoy meat and fish at a reasonable price near the market.

Review Reactions

• Korean reactions: "The charcoal flavor is properly infused into the meat and tastes delicious. The seasoned crab and the side dishes are also excellent."
• Foreign reactions: "Charcoal grilled pork ribs with smoky flavor (Bulgalbi). Great value and real local atmosphere. A satisfying Korean BBQ experience."

Hongneunggak

"A hidden old restaurant in Gyeongdong Market! Yukmi Ganjjajang with chewy noodles"

Basic Information

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Restaurant Address

• 90 Yakryeongsi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 624m from Exit 1 of Cheongnyangni Station on Subway Line 1

Business Hours

• Regular holiday on Mondays
• Regular holiday on Tuesdays
• Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 - 15:00

Main Menu

• Yukmi Ganjjajang, Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), Lajo yuk

Key Features

• It is an old Chinese restaurant in Gyeongdong Market that is only open during lunchtime (closing at 15:00). The signature menu is Yukmi Ganjjajang with a thick sauce filled with ground meat, and it is famous for its chewy noodles and deep savory taste. It is so popular that you have to stand in line during lunchtime due to the short business hours.

Review Reactions

• Korean reactions: "The Yukmi Ganjjajang sauce is rich and delicious. The taste of the old Chinese restaurant is still alive.", "You have to open run because the business hours are short. I recommend eating it with Tangsuyuk because it's also delicious."
• Foreign reactions: "Must-try Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles). Very rich and flavorful sauce with ground meat. A classic Korean Chinese taste."

Namwon Chicken

"The essence of crispiness! Old-fashioned chicken with excellent value for money and savory flavor"

Basic Information

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Restaurant Address

• 7, 1st floor, 47 Hongneung-ro 1-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 205m from Exit 1 of Cheongnyangni Station on Subway Line 1

Business Hours

• Monday 12:00 - 20:30 (14:00 - 14:30 Break Time)
• Regular holiday on Tuesdays
• Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 - 20:30 (14:00 - 14:30 Break Time)

Main Menu

• Fried chicken, fried chicken gizzards

Key Features

• As one of the old restaurants representing the Cheongnyangni Chicken Alley, it is characterized by the crispy and savory old-fashioned chicken with a thin batter. Various fried foods such as green chili peppers and sweet potatoes are provided together, making it a perfect place to enjoy Chimaek after sightseeing at the market.

Review Reactions

• Korean reactions: "It's not greasy and clean, so I don't get tired of it. A place to go when I miss the taste of old-fashioned chicken."
• Foreign reactions: "Authentic Korean fried chicken in the market. Very crispy and less greasy. Love the local vibe and the generous side dishes."

Kwon Young-soo's Legendary Jeon-gol

"Deep flavors created by a Korean cuisine master! Mandu Jeon-gol (dumpling hot pot) and Gopchang Jeon-gol (small intestines hot pot)"

Basic Information

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Restaurant Address

• 10057, 1st floor, main building, 36 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 298m from Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station on Subway Line 1

Business Hours

• Regular holiday on Mondays
• Tuesday - Friday 11:00 - 22:00 (15:30 - 16:30 Break Time)
• Saturday - Sunday 11:00 - 22:00

Main Menu

• Handmade Mandu Jeon-gol, Hanwoo Gopchang Jeon-gol (Korean beef small intestine hot pot)

Key Features

• It is a Korean cuisine jeon-gol (hot pot) restaurant that contains the hand skills of Chef Kwon Young-soo, a master chef. You can enjoy the deep taste of high-class Korean cuisine cleanly inside the market, and in particular, the jeon-gol broth with handmade dumplings and fresh ingredients is excellent. It is a place that offers an unexpected gastronomic experience within the traditional market.

Review Reactions

• Korean reactions: "The jeon-gol broth is deep and refreshing without any unpleasant smell. The quality of the ingredients such as dumplings and gopchang is good."
• Foreign reactions: "High-quality Korean hot pot (Jeon-gol). A great mix of gourmet quality inside a traditional market setting."

In conclusion

Gyeongdong Market is more than just a food market; it's a living museum that holds Korea's deep history and taste. Visit the TOP 5 local old-school restaurants introduced today and experience the taste and hospitality of the traditional market that cannot be imitated!

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